There was a time when fans were begging for this.
For years, the wrestling audience clamored for Triple H to take control of WWE creative. Vince McMahon’s vision had grown stale, repetitive, and often disconnected from what fans actually wanted. Triple H represented something different. A fresh approach. Long-term storytelling. A better understanding of talent.
And for a brief moment, it looked like we were right.
But now, that confidence is fading fast.
Because the truth is, since those first few months, much of what worked under Triple H was driven by momentum that was already in motion, most notably storylines involving The Rock and other major established arcs. Once that initial wave passed, the cracks started to show.
Now we are left looking at a WrestleMania season that feels disjointed, underwhelming, and in some cases completely mismanaged.
And it is fair to ask a question that would have sounded ridiculous not long ago:
Did we get this wrong?
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The Gunther Problem and a Completely Misguided Idea
Let’s start with Gunther.
This is one of the most dominant champions in the company. A performer built on credibility, consistency, and in-ring excellence. He should be walking into WrestleMania with a defining program that reinforces everything he represents.
Instead, the rumored plan was Gunther vs Rey Mysterio in a retirement match.
That idea completely misses the point.
If Rey Mysterio is going to retire, there is only one person who should be doing it: Dominik Mysterio. That story has been sitting there for years, practically writing itself. It is emotional, personal, and layered with real history.
Father versus son is a WrestleMania story.
Gunther has nothing to do with that.
Putting Gunther in that position does not elevate him. It does not properly honor Rey. It just feels like a random pairing designed to fill space on the card.
That is not how you book your biggest show of the year.
It is short-sighted, and it wastes two completely different opportunities at the same time.
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LA Knight: Over With Fans, Ignored by Creative
Then there is LA Knight, and this situation is becoming harder to defend by the week.
He is one of the most organically over performers in WWE. The crowd reactions are undeniable. The promos are strong. The connection is real.
And yet, he continues to be pushed behind others.
There is a growing sense that he is stuck in a holding pattern, constantly close to a breakout moment but never actually getting there. Whether that is intentional or not, it is hurting his momentum.
WrestleMania is where someone like LA Knight should thrive.
This is the stage where fan favorites are rewarded. Where the company leans into what is working and delivers a payoff.
Instead, we are looking at a situation where he might not even have a meaningful role on the show.
That is not just a missed opportunity. It is a failure to capitalize on one of the few things that is clearly working.
And it feeds into a larger concern that Triple H is not always aligning his creative decisions with audience reactions.
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Tiffany Stratton and a Directionless Women’s Division
Tiffany Stratton is another example of that disconnect.
She is one of the most popular women on the roster right now. She has presence, charisma, and a clear identity that fans are responding to.
But instead of building something meaningful around her, she is tied to a rumored match with Giulia for the United States Title, a match that may not even make the WrestleMania card.
That raises immediate concerns.
The match itself does not feel like a major WrestleMania program. There is no strong emotional hook, no compelling narrative, and no clear reason why it should be featured on the biggest stage of the year.
And if one of your most popular talents is at risk of being left off the card entirely, that points to a much bigger issue.
It suggests a lack of clear direction.
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A Pattern That Is Becoming Hard to Ignore
Individually, these decisions could be written off as isolated missteps.
But together, they form a pattern.
Gunther potentially wasted in a storyline that does not fit.
LA Knight underutilized despite overwhelming fan support.
Tiffany Stratton lacking direction during the most important time of the year.
This is not bad luck.
This is creative failing to connect the dots.
And it stands in direct contrast to what fans expected when Triple H took over.
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The Decline From Early Momentum
What makes this more frustrating is that the early days of Triple H’s leadership showed promise.
There was a sense of cohesion. Stories felt more grounded. Characters had clearer direction.
But much of that momentum was tied to existing arcs and major star power, especially those involving The Rock and other long-established narratives.
Once those storylines ran their course, the consistency disappeared.
What we are seeing now feels reactive rather than planned. Ideas come and go without proper development. Feuds start without strong foundations and end without meaningful conclusions.
That is not long-term storytelling.
That is drifting.
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WrestleMania Deserves Better
To be clear, this WrestleMania is not a total loss.
There are still strong matches on the card. There are still performers delivering at a high level. The show will likely have moments that stand out.
But that is not the standard.
WrestleMania is supposed to feel complete. Every major talent should have a purpose. Every major storyline should feel earned.
Right now, there is still plenty to be desired.
And that falls on creative.
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Final Thought
Triple H was supposed to be the answer.
He was supposed to bring clarity, structure, and a deeper understanding of storytelling.
Instead, we are seeing inconsistency, missed opportunities, and a growing disconnect between what fans want and what is being delivered.
There is still time to fix some of this. WrestleMania is not fully locked in, and adjustments can still be made.
But the margin for error is shrinking.
Because if this is the version of WWE creative under Triple H, then the question is no longer whether he is better than what came before.
It is whether this is actually what fans wanted at all.
